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Birrel Family History

Birrel Surname Meaning

see Birrell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Birrel family from?

You can see how Birrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Birrel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Birrel families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Birrel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Birrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birrel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Birrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birrel. 50% of Birrel men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Birrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birrel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 203 immigration records available for the last name Birrel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Birrel. For the veterans among your Birrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birrel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Birrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Birrel in 1962 was 73, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birrel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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